A simple test to determine your chances of dying Paul Kochoa, PT, DPT, OCS, CGFI Want to find out your chances of dying in the near future? Try this test. The sitting-rising test. A group of researchers out of Brazil have published a study in the European Journal of Cardiovascular Prevention, investigating the mortality …
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Physical Therapy Specializations Paul Kochoa, PT, DPT, OCS, CGFI You wouldn’t go to an OB/GYN for treatment of your glaucoma. Medical doctors go through specialization. An orthopedic surgeon is better equipped to treat an arthritic knee than an internal medicine specialist. The same is for physiotherapists, you shouldn’t go to a physiotherapist that specializes …
Physical Therapy is just as good as surgery for a common back problem Paul Kochoa, PT, DPT, OCS, CGFI In a study published in the Annals of Internal Medicine in April 2015, physical therapy can be just as good as surgery for spinal stenosis. So you can avoid the knife and get rid of …
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Avoid Thought Viruses Paul Kochoa, PT, DPT, OCS, CGFI I recently came across a fellow physiotherapist blog post about “thought viruses”. A thought virus is a statement, idea, or belief that is most commonly given to you from someone in a position of authority, and can affect your ability to process information on any …
Understanding pain in 5 minutes Paul Kochoa, PT, DPT, OCS, CGFI Here’s a quick video on how to understand pain. I’ve written about it before, but this video is so informative, I encourage you to watch it. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4b8oB757DKc#action=share
Does Kinesiology Tape Work? Paul Kochoa, PT, DPT, OCS, CGFI Recently, the New York Times answered a question in their Well column: Does kinesiology tape really work? Does it alleviate pain and injury while you exercise? And if so how does it work? The general answer from the article is: No, “today’s science does …
The most effective and functional weight-lifting exercise Paul Kochoa, PT, DPT, OCS, CGFI If you wanted the most bang-for-your-buck exercise, one that worked multiple large muscle groups and could help you lose weight and move better, what would it be? It would have to be a large movement to incorporate multiple muscles. It would …
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Do the T-Spine Smash Paul Kochoa, PT, DPT, OCS, CGFI If you’re a desk jockey, then chances are that this self mobilization technique is for you. This is a standard tool in my treatment arsenal when addressing shoulder range of motion or postural issues, especially for people who spend most of their day …
Is it bad to heel strike when running? Paul Kochoa, PT, DPT, OCS, CGFI Just a quick note, the other day I had a patient come in and we were discussing her running technique. She had some knee problems and wanted to get back to running with the least amount of knee stress. We …
Cookie cutter template PT is not for everyone Paul Kochoa, PT, DPT, OCS, CGFI Consider, if you will, what physiotherapists do. We are trained to evaluate and treat a variety of conditions and disorders. And then consider the human body. How many different types of people and bodies are out there. Your body is …
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